Power outages reported in New Providence due to severe weather

NEW PROVIDENCE — There is a power outage at stores and businesses along Springfield Avenue in downtown New Providence.

Power was lost at the Starbucks coffee shop in the New Providence Village Center at about 5:30 p.m. Lights were out at neighboring businesses on the north side of Springfield Avenue, as well across the street.

Between 500 and 1,500 JCP&L customers are experiencing a loss of electricity, the utility company's website reported at 5:45 p.m. The power outages are "due to severe weather," according to JCP&L. Damage is being assessed and an estimate of restoration times will be posted when they are available.